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ADHD and Marriage
Learn to thrive in your relationship
Welcome to "ADHD & Marriage"
Helping adults thrive in relationships impacted by ADHD
Melissa Orlov and Dr. Ned Hallowell blog about marriage when one or both spouses has ADHD. What is it like? What are common themes in marriages with ADHD? What strategies can be used to improve these relationships? How can struggling couples get their marriages back on track so both partners can thrive?
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What does it take for couples to move beyond ADHD and negative responses to ADHD? Our blogs help you find out. With a balanced, respectful approach, we provide the information, ideas and inspiration both partners need.
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Recent blog posts
Many are looking for non-medicinal ways to manage ADHD, so I get questions about CBD oil all the time. While there are research-proven treatments for ADHD that don't involved medications, CBD oil isn't one of them. ADDitude Magazine just updated a r
When it comes to living in the present moment, people with ADHD are to be envied. This is how most of them live – often to the exclusion of planning for the future or (sometimes) remembering well the past.
A writer for ADDitude, Emily Chen, has described living in the moment (with ADHD) and her heart, mind, and body as cats. She explains how sometimes they’re all super excited, playfully pouncing here and there in pursuit of prey. During those times, she feels invincible — like anything is possible.
It's not just relationships with ADHD - these hilarious tweets show the side of marriage that you just have to laugh at...
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Living with ADHD can be tough, whether you have it, or are married to it. Share your questions, your confusion, your pain, and your experiences with others who face the same sorts of issues you do. You are not alone!
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Popular blog posts in the last ...
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- What Does a Good Relationship Look Like When One Partner has ADHD?
- Empathy and ADHD
- "My Partner Is Mad Because..."
- The Care and Feeding of a Non-ADD Spouse
- My Partner Doesn't Reach Out To Connect
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- "My Partner Is Mad Because..."
- My Partner Doesn't Reach Out To Connect
- ADHD Marriages: Lowering Expectations vs. Improving Them
- Empathy and ADHD
- Respect and Personal Boundaries in ADHD Relationships
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- The Care and Feeding of a Non-ADD Spouse
- Empathy and ADHD
- "My Partner Is Mad Because..."
- My Partner Doesn't Reach Out To Connect
- ADHD Marriages: Lowering Expectations vs. Improving Them
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- What Does a Good Relationship Look Like When One Partner has ADHD?
- Empathy and ADHD
- The Cuddle Rule
- Finding the Right Partner When You Have ADHD
- The Care and Feeding of a Non-ADD Spouse
Popular forum topics in the last ...
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- How can you tell if someone with ADHD loves you?
- Feeling hopeless
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- Angry when I ask simple questions
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- Low testosterone ADHD and Adderall
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- Feeling hopeless
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- Open letter about what I've Experienced, learned, and heard....
- Low testosterone ADHD and Adderall
- I suspect my partner has ADHD, how to speak to him about it?
- Angry when I ask simple questions
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- Low testosterone ADHD and Adderall
- Angry when I ask simple questions
- How Adderall affects relationships
- Morning anger
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- Low testosterone ADHD and Adderall
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- Angry when I ask simple questions
- Letter to my husband: I have reached the end.
- How Adderall affects relationships
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